National Book Foundation to honor Joan Didion & Terry Gross

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National Book Foundation to honor Joan Didion & Terry Gross

Sep 11 2007

The National Book Foundation will commemorate the literary achievements of Joan Didion and Terry Gross at its November 14 awards ceremony in New York City. Author Joan Didion will receive the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Terry Gross, host and co-executive producer of NPR's "Fresh Air", will be honored with the Literarian Award For Outstanding Service to the Literary Community.

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